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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 18, 2018, SRC Energy Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release describing preliminary financial highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 and certain related information. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the information set forth in Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

See Exhibit Index.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

DENVER, CO October 17, 2018 (GlobeNewswire)—SRC Energy Inc. (NYSE American: SRCI) (“SRC” or the “Company”), an oil and gas exploration and production company focused in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, today issues preliminary third quarter 2018 operating results, provides an operations update and announces its third quarter 2018 earnings release and conference call date.

Production and Average Realized Pricing Summary

Three Months Ended

9/30/2018

6/30/2018

Sequential % Chg.

9/30/2017

Average Daily Volumes

Total Production (BOE)

49,165

47,646

3%

40,378

Liquids %

65%

65%

67%

Product Price Received

Crude Oil ($/Bbl)*

$63.48

$61.22

4%

$42.37

Natural Gas Liquids ($/Bbl)

$19.93

$17.65

13%

$17.32

Natural Gas ($/Mcf)

$1.79

$1.64

9%

$2.35

Differentials

NYMEX WTI*

$(6.270)

$(6.810)

8%

$(5.810)

NYMEX Henry Hub

$(1.110)

$(1.160)

4%

$(0.640)

Unit Costs

Lease Operating Expense ($/BOE)

$2.29

$2.68

-15%

$1.17

* Includes transportation and gathering expense

Lynn A. Peterson, Chairman and CEO of SRC Energy Inc., commented, “The commissioning of Mewbourn 3 progressed as anticipated and operators have experienced
varying levels of relief, depending upon the location of production. During September, we were able to maintain more consistent production flows and to systematically turn recently completed wells to sales. However, as expected, the plant reached capacity quickly, but we expect to continue to see some incremental improvement throughout the entire system as pressures stabilize. With the continued completion of high quality wells in the Basin, it is imperative that planned midstream expansions, including DCP Midstream’s O’Connor 2 plant, continue to move forward as expected.”

In anticipation of the Mewbourn 3 plant opening, SRC added a second completion crew in June 2018 and will maintain the two crews through year-end to complete certain pads ahead of the onset of winter and in anticipation of the O’Connor 2 plant expansion in the spring of 2019. Drilling and completion capital expenditures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 were approximately $178 million and $408 million, respectively, the majority of which continues to be funded by operating cash flows.

The table below details selected results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and current full-year guidance:

3rd Qtr 2018 Actual

9 Months 2018 Actual

Original 2018 Guidance

Adjusted 2018 Guidance

Production (Boe/d)

49,165

47,416

48,000 – 52,000

50,000

Oil %

42

%

45

%

47

%

45

%

D&C Capex ($mil)

$178

$408

$540

$580

Wells Drilled (Gross/net)

30/26

89/77

117/100

118/101

Wells Completed (Gross/net)

44/39

89/81

116/103

127/112

Wells TTS (Gross/net)

38/35

54/49

101/92

The Company has tightened its full year 2018 production guidance to approximately 50 Mboe/d as a result of gas processing developments and incremental increases reflecting the second closing of the GCII acquisition. In addition, SRC has adjusted guidance for drilling and completion capital expenditures to approximately $580 million from prior guidance of $540 million. The increase reflects a combination of the additional wells that are now expected to be completed during the year due to efficiency gains, recent acreage trades and acquisitions that have led to higher working interests across our operating areas, as well as higher than expected non-operated activities.

Greeley Crescent II - 2nd Closing

The Company recently closed the second portion of the Greeley Crescent II transaction, acquiring both vertical and horizontal producing wells. Production associated with these wells at the time of closing was approximately 3,000 BOE/d and the final purchase price was $64 million.

Management Comment

Mr. Peterson commented, “Our team continues to operate in a safe and efficient manner while working closely with the communities where we operate. We understand what is at stake in the upcoming elections and feel that our Company, along with our industry, has taken the appropriate steps to protect the future of the Colorado oil and gas industry and we look forward to working with our elected officials.”

Third Quarter 2018 Earnings Release and Call

SRC plans to issue its third quarter earnings release on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. SRC will host a conference call on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time (9:00 a.m. Mountain time) to discuss the results. The call will be conducted by Chairman and CEO Lynn A. Peterson, CFO James Henderson, Chief Development Officer Nick Spence, Chief Operations Officer Mike Eberhard and Manager of Investor Relations John Richardson. A Q&A session will immediately follow the discussion of the results for the quarter.

Presentations provided in conjunction with these events will be available on SRC's website at www.srcenergy.com the morning of the respective presentation. Members of SRC senior management will participate in the following hosted investor events, please refer to the Company’s website for specific presentation dates:

SRC Energy Inc. is a domestic oil and natural gas exploration and production company. SRC's core area of operations is in the Wattenberg Field of the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The Company's corporate offices are located in Denver, Colorado. More company news and information about SRC is available at www.srcenergy.com.

Important Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The use of words such as "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "estimates", "should", "likely", “guidance” or similar expressions indicates a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements herein include statements regarding expected third quarter and full-year 2018 results, including costs, drilling and completion activities, and production and product mix, and the timing and impact of additional midstream facilities, and the results and impact of the November 2018 elections. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management, and information currently available to management. The actual results could differ materially from a conclusion, forecast or projection in the forward-looking information. Certain material factors or assumptions were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection as reflected in the forward-looking information. The identification in this press release of factors that may affect the Company's future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is meant to be illustrative and by no means exhaustive. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. Factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the success of the Company's exploration and development efforts; the price of oil and gas; worldwide economic situation; change in interest rates or inflation; willingness and ability of third parties to honor their contractual commitments; the Company's ability to raise additional capital, as it may be affected by current conditions in the stock market and competition in the oil and gas industry for risk capital; the Company's capital costs, which may be affected by delays or cost overruns; costs of production; environmental and other regulations, as the same presently exist or may later be amended; the Company's

ability to identify, finance and integrate any future acquisitions; the volatility of the Company's stock price; the possibility that additional midstream facilities will not be constructed within anticipated time periods or that such facilities will not have the anticipated effect on operations; and the other factors described in the “Risk Factors” sections of the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are incorporated by reference in this release. In addition, we cannot predict the results of the November 2018 election, including whether a proposal to increase mandatory setbacks between occupied structures and other designated areas and oil and gas wells will be approved. The approval of that proposal could have a material adverse effect on our operations, reserves and opportunities for future growth. Results presented for the third quarter of 2018 are preliminary and subject to change as the Company finalizes its financial statements for the quarter.